For about 30 years I have been dragging around a few parts for a 1937 Indian Chief. I've restored several later model Chiefs over the years but this is my first stab at a pre-war model. A couple of weeks ago I was able to locate a bottom end for the engine with title. Very important since the state that live in will not issue restoration, homemade or a bill of sale. This left me with no "top end" I could use later model cyl's. they would work but would not be correct. They only made the cyl's. I need for two years. 36 & 37. None were to be found at the swap meet were I bought the engine and several phones calls after only confirmed that they were very rare & if I found any they would be very expensive.

Well this weekend I decided to dig out all the parts I had for the 37 Project and kind of take an inventory of where I stood. Guess what I find in my inventory of parts. A pair of cyl's. for a 37 Chief. Correct numbers with no broken fins. I feel like I hit the lottery.

They are going to need a complete rework but that's ok. I got the real thing.

A solid frame, no rust, none of the castings have been chopped off other than someone sawed off half the rear trans mount for some reason. They might have been using a later model transmission, there was some changes in the case to reinforce it. Also picture is the rear brake assembly.

A solid frame, no rust, none of the castings have been chopped off other than someone sawed off half the rear trans mount for some reason. They might have been using a later model transmission, there was some changes in the case to reinforce it. Also picture is the rear brake assembly.